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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of AHD provides subsidy and interest subvention to increase milk productivity
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the following schemes for providing subsidy and interest subvention to the farmers to increase milk productivity
- One of the components of the scheme Rashtriya Gokul Mission is to promote establishment of breed multiplication farm on hub and spoke model. Under the scheme 50% capital subsidy maximum up to Rs.2.00 crore is available for eligible entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs assisted under establishment of breed multiplication farm are also eligible for interest subvention under Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.
- Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund - This scheme is being implemented with the objective of creation/ strengthening of milk processing, value addition & chilling facilities. Under the scheme, NABARD raises the fund from market and disburse loan to dairy cooperatives with 2.5% interest subvention through National Dairy Development Board and National Cooperative Development Corporation. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying provides 2.5% interest subvention to National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
- Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund  – under the scheme 3% interest subvention is made available to eligible beneficiaries availing for establishment of dairy processing and value addition infrastructure in addition to other components of the scheme.
- Support to State Dairy Cooperative & Farmers Producers Organization : under the scheme one time support in the form of Interest subvention on working capital loan has been introduced from the financial year 2020-21.
- Kisan Credit Card  – For the first time, Government of India has extended KCC facility to Animal Husbandry and Fisheries farmers for their working capital requirement wherein farmers either individual or joint borrower, Joint Liability Groups or Self Help Groups including tenant farmers having owned/rented/leased sheds are eligible for getting benefits under the scheme.
- The total number of cooperative milk production centres in the country, State-wise including Uttar Pradesh is given at Annexure I
- and  Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the following schemes to improve the condition of cooperative milk production centres:  National Programme for Dairy Development;  Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund and  Support to Dairy Cooperative and Farmer Producers’ Organisations.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women & Child Development to observe “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” as part of Swachhata Hi Seva campaign tomorrow to celebrate 9 Years of Swachh Bharat Mission
More than 29000 events planned ; Drives being organised through Anganwadi Centres, One Stop Centres, and offices of NIPCCD
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is actively participating in "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, marking the 9th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The campaign is scheduled for 1st October 2023 at 10 am for a duration of one hour.
The Swachh Bharat Mission, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has launched the "Swachhata Hi Seva  - 2023" program, which runs from 15th September to 2nd October 2023. The theme of SHS-2023 is to achieve a "Garbage Free India" by highlighting visible, high level cleanliness through Shramdaan and Jan Bhagidari. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is fully committed to ensuring that cleaning activities are conducted with community participation with visible impact on the ground as part of the campaign.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has planned more than 29000 events with an expected participation of over 15 lakh individuals. The drives are being organised through Anganwadi Centres, One Stop Centres, and offices of National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development  under the Ministry as part of the "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" campaign.
These cleanliness drives will predominantly target public areas such as public spaces near Anganwadi Centres, bus stands, railway stations, beaches, tourist destinations, riverfronts, ghats, drains, etc in both rural and urban areas of the States and Union Territories. Moreover, drives in Anganwadi centers are also being organized to raise awareness about cleanliness and hygiene among children, pregnant women, and lactating women. The enthusiastic participation in the campaign underscores the dedication and commitment of diverse stakeholders towards achieving a cleaner and healthier environment.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
The five COVID positive hockey players housed in NCOE Bengaluru are doing well
Best of care being provided to the players
The five hockey players housed in NCOE Bengaluru, who tested Covid positive on August 7, are doing well. They are being attended to by SAI’s in-house doctor as well as one doctor from the state government, who has been deputed on SAI's request. Additionally, SAI has got on board expert doctors from Manipal Hospital, who have also attended to the players. Dr. Avinash HR, who has been deputed by the state government and diagnosed the players today, said, "The vitals of the players like temperature, oxygen levels have been monitored and all five players have been found to be mild symptomatic cases. Except for one the other four players did not have a fever. They are doing fine and we have put them on immunity boosters and other support medicines." Routine investigations as per protocol will be conducted by doctors till their vitals are normal again.
To ensure that the five athletes have 24-hours access to the SAI authorities on campus, two SAI officers have been earmarked to exclusively monitor the athletes and cater to their requirements. Speaking from Bengaluru, Graham Reid, chief coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team said, “I am constantly in touch with all five of them and they are doing fine. SAI has made every arrangement to give them the best care. The chefs are making special dishes for them as per their choice, beyond the mess menu, and the athletes are very happy about it.”
Special Service and Features
JUNIOR HINDI TRANSLATOR, JUNIOR TRANSLATOR AND SENIOR HINDITRANSLATOR EXAMINATION, 2023
Staff Selection Commission has published Notification for “Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator Examination, 2023”on 22.08.2023. The Staff Selection Commission will hold an open competitive computer Based Examination for direct recruitment to the posts of Group, B Non-Gazetted posts of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation officer, Junior Translator,Senior Hindi Translator and Senior Translator for various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India Candidates from all parts of the country will be eligible to apply.
2.Information regarding detail of post, age limit, essential educational qualification, fee payable, scheme of examination, how to apply, etc. are given in detail in the Recruitment Notice.
3.Applications must be submitted in online mode only through Commission’s website ssc.nic.in . The last date for submission of online applications is 12.09.2023  and last date for making online fee payment is 12.09.2023 . In the online application form, candidates are required to upload scanned photograph and signature. Photograph shoud be without cap, spectacles and frontal view of the face should be visible.
4.In Southern Region, the Computer Based Examination will be held in October, 2023 in 07 Centres/Cities as follows: 03 Centres in Andhra Pradesh; 03 Centres in Tamil Nadu; 01 Centre in Telangana.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
UIDAI rolls out new security mechanism for robust fingerprint based Aadhaar authentication
The Unique Identification Authority of India  under the Ministry of Electronics & IT has successfully rolled out a new security mechanism for Aadhaar based fingerprint authentication, and faster detection of spoofing attempts.
The artificial intelligence and machine learning  based security mechanism developed in-house is now using a combination of both finger minutia and finger image to check the liveness of the finger print captured. This is making Aadhaar authentication transactions even more robust and secure.
The new two factor/layer authentication is adding add-on checks to validate the genuineness  of the fingerprint so as to further cut down the chances of spoofing attempts.
The move will be of immense use in segments including banking and financials, telecom and government sectors. It shall also benefit bottom of the pyramid as it will further strengthen the Aadhaar enabled payment system and curb malicious attempts by unscrupulous elements.
The new security mechanism for Aadhaar based fingerprint authentication has now become fully functional. The roll out and migration happened after months of discussion and hand holding by UIDAI of its partners and user agencies.
A constant engagement and due diligence of UIDAI with authentication user agencies  were carried out to impress upon AUAs/ Sub AUAs about the benefit of the new modalities. AUA is an entity engaged in providing Aadhaar enabled services to Aadhaar number holders using the authentication as facilitated by the authentication service agency. Sub AUAs are agencies that use Aadhaar authentication to enable its services through an existing requesting entity. UIDAI has expressed its thanks to all the AUAs/Sub AUAs for the support and cooperation.
With the new system in place, only finger image or only finger minutiae based Aadhaar authentication has given way to the robust two factor authentication – a win-win for all stake holders.
The UIDAI head office and its regional offices are in touch with all entities for facilitating any user agency  to switch over to the new secured authentication mode at the earliest.
The adoption of Aadhaar based authentication transactions has been witnessing an upward trend as it has proved to be a facilitator in availing several welfare benefits and services. By the end of December 2022, cumulative number of Aadhaar authentication transactions had crossed 88.29 billion and clocking an average per day transactions of 70 million. A majority of them are fingerprint-based authentications, indicative of its usage and utility in daily lives.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
RIL-BGEPIL Dispute: Government Mulls Appeal Against English Court Order and Pursues Execution Of $3.85 Billion Award
Certain sections of the media have reported that the Government of India has lost an appeal in a dispute with RIL-BGEPIL. The matter is connected with Panna-Mukta and Tapti fields where the Government had executed two Production Sharing Contracts  with ONGC, Reliance Industries Limited and Enron, now BGEPIL  on 22nd December 1994. Disputes arose between the parties which were referred to arbitration for resolution in 2010. So far, the Arbitral Tribunal has passed eight substantial partial awards. 66 of the 69 issues were decided in favour of the Government of India in the final partial award passed by the Tribunal in 2016.
Pursuant to the award, the Government of India issued a demand letter to the contractors calling upon them to pay an amount of USD 3.85 billion . The Contractor failed to make the payment as per the Award. Therefore, the Government has filed an application for execution of final partial award 2016 before the Delhi High Court.
Meanwhile, in 2016, RIL & BGPIL had challenged the final partial award of 2016 before the English Commercial Court. The challenges were classified under nine broad heads. In April, 2018 the English Court passed a judgment, in favor of Union of India, dismissing eight out of nine challenges. Regarding the ninth challenge, the Court directed that the matter be remitted back to the Tribunal, for reconsideration. The Tribunal subsequently passed its order on this challenge, partly in favour of the Contractors. Out of the USD 402 million claims, the Tribunal allowed a cost of USD 143 million and denied the contractors, a cost of USD 259 million.
Meanwhile, both Government of India and Contractor challenged the 2018 Award before the English Commercial Court. The court disagreed with the Tribunal’s denial of cost of USD 259 million and in March 2020, remitted this part of the 2018 Award back to the Tribunal. The Tribunal heard the matter again and in Jan 2021 awarded a further sum of USD 111 million in favour of the Contractors. This was challenged by the Government before the English Commercial Court. The present judgment dated 09.06.2022 is related to this challenge.
The Government of India has the right to seek leave of the English Commercial Court to challenge this judgment passed by it. Further, notwithstanding two partial awards of USD 111 million and USD 143 million in the favour of Contractor, the larger award amounting to USD 3.85 billion plus interest by the arbitral tribunal under final partial award 2016 is in favour of Government, and is now being pursued through the Execution Petition filed before the High Court of Delhi. It is pertinent to mention that, even in the latest Award and order of the English Court dated 9.6.22 , contractor’s claim amounting to USD 148 million has been rejected.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to chair PRAGATI meeting tomorrow
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will chair the 32nd interaction through PRAGATI- the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, on 22nd January 2020.
In the previous thirty one interactions of PRAGATI, projects worth over twelve lakh crores have been reviewed by the Prime Minister. In the last PRAGATI meeting of the year 2019, 9 projects worth over Rs. 61,000 crore related to 16 states and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir were taken up for discussion. There were also discussions on various topics like grievances of Indian citizens working abroad, National Agriculture Market, Aspirational District Programme and infrastructure development programmes and initiatives.
Prime Minister had launched the multi-purpose and multi-modal governance platform PRAGATI on 25th March 2015. PRAGATI is an integrating and interactive platform, aimed at addressing the common man’s grievances. PRAGATI also helps in simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India, as well as projects flagged by various State governments.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.35/2020 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendment in the Notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.27/2020-CUSTOMS , dated 19thMarch, 2020 with effect from 31st March, 2020, namely: -
In the SCHEDULE-I of the said Notification, for serial No. 1and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: -
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Note: - The principal notification was published vide Notification No. 27/2020–Customs , dated the 19th March, 2020 and has been since amended vide Notification No. 28/2020-Cus  dated 20th March, 2020, Notification No. 30/2020-Cus  dated 24th March, 2020, Notification No. 32/2020-Cus  dated 26th March, 2020 and Notification No. 34/2020-Cus  dated 27th March, 2020.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur felicitates Paralympics Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Mariyyapan T and his coach Raja B
Key Highlight
- This was Mariyappan’s second medal from the Paralympic Games; in Rio 2016, he won the gold
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur felicitated Paralympics Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Mariyyapan T and his coach Raja B in New Delhi today.
Speaking on the occasion Sh. Thakur said, "Mariyyapan has made the country proud with his performance in Rio and now in Tokyo. I congratulate him and take this occasion to congratulate all our para athletes for their fantastic performance."
Speaking to the Sports Minister Mariyyapan said, "I had expected to win a gold for India but due to the weather conditions on the day of the event, I could not fulfill that dream. I am confident that in Paris I will win a gold for the country again."
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives during NIM Uttarkashi mountaineering expedition due to avalanche
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives during NIM Uttarkashi mountaineering expedition due to an avalanche. The Prime Minister remarked that rescue operations are underway and the situation is being closely monitored by the authorities.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted;
“It is saddening that we have lost precious lives of those associated with a NIM Uttarkashi mountaineering expedition. Condolences to the bereaved families. Rescue operations are underway and the situation is being closely monitored by the authorities.”
UPSC
UPSC offers alternate Centres to the candidates of the Imphal  Centre of the Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Examination, 2023, which is to be held on 02nd July, 2023
For the prevalent situation in the State of Manipur, the Commission has decided to offer following alternate Centres to the candidates of the Imphal  Centre of the Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Examination, 2023, which is to be held on 02nd July, 2023:
1. Aizawl 
2. Kohima 
3. Shillong 
4. Dispur 
5. Jorhat 
6. Kolkata 
7. Delhi
The Centre change option will be available to the candidates of Imphal Centre through the Interactive Voice Response System  facility. A message in this regard will be sent to each candidate on his/her registered mobile number with the Commission. The candidates must use their said registered Mobile Number to avail this facility through IVRS.
Alternatively, a candidate may also contact the UPSC on the following telephone numbers 23070641, 23381073, 23384508 & 23387876 from 12:00 noon of 02nd June, 2023 till 05:00 p.m. of 12th June, 2023. These telephone numbers will be in operation from 12:00 noon of 02nd June, 2023 to 5:00 pm of 12th June, 2023. The candidates can call between 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM during the period.
Moreover, the option of change of Centres for such candidates will also be available on the Website of the UPSC from 12:00 noon of 02nd June, 2023 to 5:00 pm of 12th June, 2023 on round the clock basis.
On receipt of Centre change options from the willing candidates through any of the above modes, they will be allocated to the Venues of their chosen Centres and accordingly, their e-Admit Cards will be released. A message confirming the change of Centres shall be sent to each such candidate on his/her registered mobile number. The e-Admit Cards will be available for downloading from the UPSC's Website.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing and ratification of bilateral investment treaty between India and Kyrgyzstan
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved thesigning and ratification of bilateral investment treaty between India and Kyrgyzstan.
The Bilateral Treaty is likely to increase investment flow between India and Kyrgyzstan and protection to investors of both countries making investments in both countries.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
81.85 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.92%; lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload stands at 3,09,575; lowest in 184 days
26,115 new cases in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.75%; Highest since March 2020
34,469 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,27,49,574
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 88 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 22 days
55.50 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Home Affairs
Farmers affected by Cyclone Yaas
Cyclonic storm ‘Yaas’ affected three States namely Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand. The Central Government, even before the receipt of memoranda from State Governments, constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams , which visited the affected areas of the Odisha and West Bengal.
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170891
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The primary responsibility of disaster management rests with the State Governments. The State Government concerned, in the wake of a natural disaster, provides necessary relief to affected people, including farmers, from SDRF already placed at their disposal in accordance with Government of India approved items & norms. Additional financial assistance is provided from National Disaster Response Fund , as per laid down procedure in case of disaster of ‘severe nature’. In addition, farmers are entitled for compensation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna  of the Ministry of Agriculture, which is being implemented by the State Governments.
In the aftermath of Cyclone ‘Yaas’, the Central Government had released the additional financial assistance of Rs. 500 crore to Odisha, Rs. 300 crore to West Bengal and Rs. 200 crore to Jharkhand, in advance, from NDRF for management of relief necessitated by cyclonic storm ‘Yaas’. Besides, Central Government has released first installment of Central share of SDRF for 2021-22 amounting to Rs. 8873.60 crore on 29th April 2021 in advance to all States, including the cyclone affected States.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.